Melvin A. Mello, age 75 of Fall River, passed away Nov. 19, 2011. He was the son of the late Manuel Rego Mello & Isabel (Pimental) Mello. Prior to retiring, Melvin was the owner of Mel’s Antiques in Philadelphia, PA. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of both the Korean Conflict & the Vietnam War. During his time in the Navy, Melvin served as a Yeoman for Admiral Tibbets in England.
He is survived by his siblings, Marilyn Simons (husband Paul) of Westport, John R. Mello of Swansea, Theresa “Terry” Martin (husband George) of Westport, & Raymond R. Mello of Fall River, and several nieces & nephews.
Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA.